BattlefieldsHarclay Treason — Carlisle 1323
Medieval

Harclay Treason — Carlisle 1323

1323
Cumberland, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Cumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Andrew de Harclay
Forces
Harclay c. 100–300
VS
Victor
Crown (Edward II)
Forces
Crown forces c. 500–1,000
Outcome
Harclay arrested, tried for treason and executed
The Battle

History & Significance

Andrew de Harclay, hero of Boroughbridge, was executed for negotiating independently with Robert Bruce; his treaty would have given Scotland independence in exchange for peace.

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